Smoking ban vote ignites passions
Fond du Lac City Council is expected to make a historic vote this week on a proposed city smoking ban.
Council meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Legislative Chambers of the City County Government Center, 160 S. Macy St. The public is welcome.
Little else has been scheduled into Wednesday’s regular council session.
A 2009 transit budget, 2009 Business Improvement District budget and sale of surplus property behind Cedar Street are expected to be voted upon before council addresses the smoking issue.
A large crowd is expected to attend Wednesday’s meeting. Testimony from both sides of the issue will be taken before the vote by the City Council.
The leaders of Smoke-free Air For Everyone (SAFE), who brought the proposed ordinance to the City Council, believe the majority of Fond du Lac residents are in favor of the smoking ban.
The ordinance, as written, would give taverns, bowling alleys, restaurants and other businesses 90 days from its passage to comply. It is possible council would extend the date if the ordinance passes.
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